Graphics Award Winner 2011: Homemade is Best, Forsman & Bodenfors for IKEA
No wonder the Swedish Interactive graphics agency Forsman & Bodenfors was nominated for the Graphics Award by David Kester for their “Homemade is Best” cookery book and iPhone app. It was produced for their multinational client of 15 years, IKEA. “Homemade is Best” is a colourful and visually exciting introduction to Swedish baking. It presents 30 recipes in a very innovative [...]
Photographer Jamie Beck
Created by photographer Jamie Beck, the series Cinemagraph combines animated images whose fluid movements are beyond the traditional gifs. The idea is to create life in just some details of the composition, making it similar to a video. Drawn by the artist, the pictures draw attention to lighting effects and movement of key elements.
Super Bowl Ads
The 2011 Super Bowl ads have been talked a lot by the public but not for the positive. Most of them were confusing and looked like they were put together by students like the Coca-Cola siege ad. With an average of 3 million dollars per 30 seconds, the adverts were viewed in 53.3 million households, with a preliminary 46.0 U.S. [...]
Mania Days at Blender Gallery, Paddington
The Beatles ‘64 US Tour is now on show at the Blender Gallery in Paddington. “Mania Days!” showcases rare and intimate rescued photographs from Mr. Curt Gunther. Gunther, who passed in 1991, was brought on-board the American Flyers Airline chartered plane by the band’s press officer Derek Taylor and captured the arrival of the biggest pop band in the world [...]
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for February
Volkswagen – The Force Rear View Girls – Los Angeles Walk on the Wild Site – 1 Walk on the Wild Site – 2 SNL Maya Rudolph sings the National Anthem
3d Projection Mapping: a whole new world
3d Projection Mapping offers new levels of impact and creativity to captivate audiences and can create surreal landscapes by projecting images on objects. As you watch the video, see how much buzz is created as people record and take photos of the event via their mobile phone. For those of you who are not familiar with the term or marketing [...]
Leica S2: Sharpest Details Promotional Campaign
Swiss agency Advico Y&R joined forces with photograph Luca Schneider to produce the latest promotional campaign for the Leica S2 camera. To show off the impressive 37.5 millions pixels of definition, the print campaign consists of close ups of background textures and materials supporting the advertising signs. Take a closer look here ››
Inspiring typography.
One thing I really can work on in terms of design is my typography. Creating great typography is most of the time seen as an art rather than a science. It is a domain growing stronger and stronger by the year and has proven to be a very effective tool when used wisely. There are close to no [...]
“Spoonachos” practical chips design improvement!
And here’s another idea I wonder why no-one had thought about earlier. Invented by the young designer Denis Bostandzic, as the name suggests, the Spoonachos are Mexican chips shaped like little spoons. A simple but clever design improvement which would make guacamole and spicy sauces dipping a lot more efficient and safe! The concept is still in development stage but [...]
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 3
Part tri of my collection of best film clips is about to begin – PUMP IT UP!! Daft Punk – Da Funk A great clip from the genius that is the Punk. I suppose the dog is down on his luck with the broken leg and the wandering around alone. Amongst the awkward monotony he trudges through things look as if they [...]
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 2.
Part two of my collection of best film clips is about to begin – PUMP IT UP!! Chemical Brothers – Star Guitar The first time i saw this film clip, i wasn’t sure why but in the first 20 seconds i was so hypnotized by it. There was something going on that i could see consciously, something behind the foreground, something in [...]
Grab your camera and run off to Africa.
Nick Brandt: a brief Bio Born and raised in London, Nick Brandt studied Film and Painting at St. Martins School of Art. He started photographing in December 2000 in East Africa, beginning the body of work that is his signature subject matter and style. He no longer directs, devoting himself full time to his fine art photography now. Brandt’s first book of photographs, [...]
How to make a Daft Punk Helmet in 17 months!
Are you nerdy enough?! This guy has re-created a Daft Punk style, helmet from scratch, complete with LEDs and crazy dark tinted visor. Is this Nerdy? Incredibly Nerdy. It is significant to the world and it’s beings? No, but still…it’s pretty sweet.
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 1.
This is a new blog idea, that is not so new and not such an idea…but still a lot of people don’t know about these great, short pieces of art, and i feel that they should get more recognition. Some of these will be based purely on the concept, some will be based on the visuals, but i feel to [...]
Little known facts about Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band.
Think you know all there is to know about The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper? There is no really rhyme or reason behind this blog. I have missed the 40 year anniversary by 3 years, but listening via podcast to the stupidly hard trivia question given out on The Steve Merchant Show on 6 Music in the U.K, a question came up [...]
From the genius of photography.
The Camera Obscura Direct from the Nerd files In the long long ago, there was a documentary, called the “Genius of Photography”. It was ultimately about the history of photography and it’s evolution throughout history, the main key “players/ rollers/ hip-hoppers/ be-boppers”. There was a segment on the first camera, called the Camera Obscura (Latin; “camera” is a “vaulted chamber/room” + “obscura” [...]
Onques top 5 viral videos for July
Nike – Write the Future Artist, Oren Lavie – Her Morning Elegance Evian – Roller Babies Heineken – Walk in Fridge Vodafone – Vodafone Live France
Stylish movie illustrations by Justin Reed.
These movie illustrations by artist Justin Reed are really inspirational. Just skimming the surface of surreal art and caricatures. There are a few old favourites plus some recent additions. I’m a big fan of the Gangsters piece with Al Pacino, Bob Deniro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta. Steve Buscemi in the Reservoir Dogs piece is class. Check more of his [...]
The photography of Dave Hill.
Dave Hill is known for his amazing and very conceptual HDR photography. Using many graphic design techniques, Dave produces photo’s that are so surreal and so detailed that they look like a rich lifelike painting. When creativity meets skills you get a great portfolio like the one you about to see. Girl on an Adventure Girl on an Adventure | Behind [...]
Photoshop actions may be lazy, but they are handy.
For those of you who don’t know what Photoshop actions are, well put it simply they are actions in Photoshop…Browse for them in the actions panel (after downloading) click the play button and BANG! Pretty much instant coolness for you images. They are really handy for Cross-Processed Photo Effects, and vintage looking photos. Below are some good ones you may [...]
Good to see some people are conscious of the environment.
Artist Don Lucho created an entire apartment using cardboard and paper. The results? A very real looking home, with all the elements you would naturally find in a decorated crib, including paintings, rugs, cups, spoons and even slippers. The only weird thing is that they are all hand-drawn. I’m not sure if I think it’s kinda cool or kinda lame.
For those who have been living under a rock!
Microsoft are very soon going to launch another revolution in the gaming world, only a couple of years after the launch of the Nintendo Wii. The piece of technology in question is not a new console, but just a very smart camera. Project Natal is a pretty amazing bit of technology, whereby a camera captures the motion of the user and [...]
The amazing work of Pierre Michel.
I should really not say anything about him or his works, but rather let them speak for themselves. Check out his work, they are incredible. A lot are solely done in After Effects, including many of the 3D type effects. Visit his site here My favourite is a short film he did for the 12th Annual French Film Festival entitled, Polar.
An absolutely incredible video.
This is a FULL – CG animated short film, that is so amazingly done that most times you actually forget that what you’re saying is not real. It tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes in an abstract way. Sometimes surreal. Don’t forget that this is ALL Computer Generated! [...]
